09/06/2022
Policy Memo
Summary
- The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has issued Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible children for the months of January 2022 through May 2022.
- Policy memo Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) For 2021-2022, published on 06/17/2022, provides information and guidance on Child Care P-EBT and benefit information for the months of August 2021 through December 2021, along with issuance dates and eligibility criteria.
- For the months of January 2022 through May 2022, the benefit amount is $29.60 for each eligible month/eligible child and benefits were systematically issued to the household's Illinois Link card on 07/11/2022 through 07/21/2022.
- No action is required by FCRC staff; however, customers may be directed to the IDHS website and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Child Care P-EBT.
- CN 22.05 Notice of Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Benefits was sent to households with eligible children.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has issued Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible children for the months of January 2022 through May 2022. Policy memo Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) For 2021-2022, published on 06/17/2022, provides information and guidance on Child Care P-EBT and benefit information for the months of August 2021 through December 2021, along with issuance dates and eligibility criteria.
Issuance Dates and Benefit Amount for January 2022 to May 2022
Child Care P-EBT benefits were issued for the months of January 2022 through May 2022 on 07/11/2022 through 07/21/2022. For the months of January 2022 through May 2022, the amount issued was $29.60 for each eligible month/eligible child.
IES System Changes
Systematic benefit issuances occurred in IES beginning 07/11/2022. Benefits may be viewable on the Benefits Summary in the left navigation menu under Benefit Issuance
FCRC Action
No action is required by FCRC staff. Customers may be directed to the IDHS website and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Child Care P-EBT with questions. They may also email dhs.fcs.pebt@illinois.gov or call the P-EBT Call Center at 1-833-621-0737.
Client Notices
Client notice 22.05 Notice of Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Benefits was sent to households with eligible children for the months of January 2022 through May 2022.
[signed copy on file]
Grace B. Hou
Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services
Forms Referenced:
CN 22.05 Notice of Child Care Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Benefits
